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Audit Lead Specialist, Digital Innovation

KPMG
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Houston
811 Main Street (Show on map)
Jan 15, 2026
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist I, Digital Innovation to join our Audit Technology organization. Responsibilities: Articulate Audit Innovation's strategic direction and objectives, supporting the development and maintenance of an innovative culture; collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to identify opportunities, create solutions, and develop key internal and external materials supporting Audit Innovation strategy Build and nurture strong relationships with leadership and stakeholders, ensuring effective solution development and execution; monitor and report portfolio status, providing meaningful insights on progress and financial metrics to Audit Innovation and functional leadership Apply foundational project management skills, including project planning, risk and issue management, business requirements documentation, use case development, test planning, and stakeholder communications to ensure projects are well-resourced, on track, and on budget; advise top leadership on innovative methods to achieve operational, functional, and business targets, measuring impact against Technology Strategy goals Develop actionable insights from project management tools, data analysis, and stakeholder feedback to drive continuous improvement in Technology Strategy; facilitate workshops, ideation sessions, and design sprints with client organizations to prioritize business requirements for technology products and services Contribute expertise to Technology Strategy initiatives, ensuring organizational methods and approaches remain at the forefront of industry change; cultivate relationships with a multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers, and developers to enhance Technology Strategy processes Stay informed on emerging Technology Strategy practices to continuously improve existing methodologies; serve as the primary contact for key stakeholders, managing information flow, work prioritization, and decision-making within the Technology Strategy work area Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications: Minimum five years of audit experience with a minimum two years of recent experience in assessing emerging technologies and trends, such as in artificial intelligence, and fostering a culture of innovation to advance business objectives Master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required Strong skills in project management, including planning, risk and issue management, use case development, and familiarity with Agile methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain strong relationships with leadership and stakeholders, present business cases, and manage information flow Demonstrated ability to develop business cases, use data analysis and stakeholder feedback to derive actionable insights, and measure the impact of initiatives against strategic goals Deep knowledge in areas such as emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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